For radial motion in Schwarzschild spacetime, . At a prospective radial turning point , bounded outward proper acceleration permits . The equality defines a unique critical radius outside the horizon. A ship already falling inward cannot turn at or below it. The Newtonian proposed radius is strictly smaller and is therefore too late for reversal. A radius beyond the critical one is necessary, but braking must also remove the pre-existing inward velocity.

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